Mercury Wire Products Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySpencer, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2785455 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$25K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$525K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dare Massachusetts | Malden, MA | Community | $4,000 |
| Abby House | Worcester, MA | Community | $3,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Wilmette, IL | Community | $3,000 |
| You Inc | Worcester, MA | Community | $2,500 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Medical research | $2,500 |
| Chip in | Charlton, MA | Community | $2,000 |
| Festival of Giving Trees | Southbridge, MA | Community | $2,000 |
| National Pediatric Cancer Society | Tampa, MD | Medical | $2,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Education | $1,000 |
| Tarentino Charitable Fund | Leicester, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Leicester Senior Center | Leicester, MA | Community | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Medical research | $513 |
| Seven Hills Foundation | Worcester, MA | Community | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,013 | 13 |
| 2023 | $25,013 | 12 |
| 2022 | $25,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533509349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2785455
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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